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Fractured Forum as Puna takes helm
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
As Cook Islands politician Henry Puna prepares to assume the role of Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, he faces a monumental challenge in restoring the spirit of Pacific cooperation at a time when many say the region needs it most.
Cook Islands-based NCD research looks at early-life health for wellbeing
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local
Siobhan Tu'akoi discusses her groundbreaking research into non-communicable disease risk in the Cook Islands.
Progress on Penrhyn cyclone shelters
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Construction work is continuing on two cyclone shelters for the Northern Group island of Tongareva.
Solely focused on school work
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Senior student retention rates have resulted in Tereora College having to cap year 9 to 11 numbers to ease pressure on resources and make sure the focus is and remains on learning.
Exciting start for touch competition
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Vodafone Cook Islands Mixed Touch competition kicked off its regular season games last week.
OPINION: ‘New Zealand Maori owe their heritage to us’
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There's a reason why a lot of New Zealand Maori say they fell like they're at home when in Rarotonga - because they are. Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.
A new leg for dancing
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In March 2020, Louisa Maea from the island of Manihiki had her right leg amputated below the knee. She shares her journey of losing her leg and the appreciation she has for the invaluable support from Te Vaerua, the service manager Maine Beniamina and physiotherapist Pare Tangata - whom she now calls her “sisters”.
A bond like no other
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
If there is one silver lining that has come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that the relationship between Cook Islands and New Zealand is stronger than ever. That was evident and acknowledged at this year’s Waitangi Day gathering at Ngatipa hosted by New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Tui Dewes.
‘Do the work, get the rewards’
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
To date, 35 Cook Islanders have been recruited and sent to Invercargill in New Zealand to take on freezing works roles, while another 40 people will leave next month to take up fruit picking and packing roles in Tauranga.
Alleged fourth offender in shop robbery granted bail
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta granted bail to alleged fourth offender of the Woo’s Store armed robbery, on strict conditions.
Forum chair’s unwavering support for Henry Puna
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Henry Puna is expected to take up the Pacific Islands Forum’s Secretary General position in April this year.
Opposition party calls for review of ‘ageist’ driver’s licencing process
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
An appeal has been made to the government to allow commonsense to prevail and get rid of the strict driver’s licence criteria that now applies to those aged sixty and over that’s already proving highly unpopular.
A dream come true for Boaza
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Makitua Boaza (nee Toka) is the new Maori coordinator for Te Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission of the Cook Islands.
Silence in the face of evil
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Do we have a stomach for horrific crimes committed by someone in leadership, be it civil society, government or the church, asks Thomas Wynne in his weekly column.
From hunters to watchers – whaling in Raro waters
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Commercial shore-based whaling began on Rarotonga in 1865 with the help of Rarotongan whaler Jimmy Pi’i and members of a Ngāpuhi family from New Zealand. With whale numbers already in decline, it soon became clear a commercial industry was not viable. Yet a local taste for whale-meat meant opportunistic whale-hunting continued off Rarotonga and Aitutaki for almost another century.
Manihiki schools combine
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Manihiki’s Tukao School has become the satellite school of Tauhunu School and will now operate under the management and leadership of principal Anna Rauru.
Pooch perfect! Dog groomer at your service
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
Keeping your dogs healthy by brushing their teeth, cleaning their ears, trimming their nails and brushing their coats is essential but it can never be easy. For Victoria Teio, her dog grooming business ‘Kuri Cutts’ can do all this for you.
Wonderful wetlands
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Flooding like the recent severe episodes in Avatiu were far less frequent or severe back in the days when the wetlands were intact, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Carlson remains league president
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 2021 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season will start on Friday next week.
Stage set for beach soccer
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Bronze medal winner from the Cook Islands Beach Games, Nikao Sokattak (formerly named Team Stacks) will take on PFC Guys in the opening men’s match at CIFA 2021 Beach Soccer Competition today.
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